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Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac

1752 – 1841

French politician

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Lived 1752 – 1841 (aged 88). Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac was a French politician, military personnel, military officer and peer of France.

Jean-Girard Lacuée , count of Cessac (château de Lamassas), near Hautefage-la-Tour in the arrondissement of Agen, 4 November 1752 – Paris, 18 June 1841) was a French general and politician, peer of France and Minister for War under Napoleon I of France. His name is inscribed on the south side (column 18) of the Arc de Triomphe.

Life Lacuée was born near Agen in 1752. He became a member of the Institute, minister of state in 1807, and minister of the administration of war in 1810. He died in 1841.

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Important facts

Born

4 November 1752, château de Lamassas

Birth century

18th century

Died

18 June 1841, Paris

Occupation

Politician, military personnel, military officer, Peer of France

Nationality

France

Positions held

Member of the Chamber of Peers, Seat 18 of the Académie française, Minister of War, President of the National Legislative Assembly

Awards

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe

Also known as

Jean-Girard Lacuée, Jean-Girard Lacuee, Jean Gerard Lacuée, Comte de Cessac, General

People in Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Napoleon

1769 – 1821

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac?

French politician (1752-1841)

When was Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac born?

Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac was born on 4 November 1752 in château de Lamassas.

When did Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac die?

Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac died on 18 June 1841 in Paris.

What was Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac's occupation?

Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac was a politician, military personnel, military officer and peer of France.

What nationality was Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac?

Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac

· Wikidata: Q1961283

· DBpedia: Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac

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